Brake Services Near Summerville, SC

Everybody knows that reliable brakes are a must for your car to operate safely. However, you might need to have your brakes serviced or repaired
and not know it! An inspection by the brake repair experts at Edwards Automotive can help you determine what needs to be done to your vehicle continues to serve your family and keep you
safe.

At Edwards Automotive, our experienced auto care and repair technicians do the job right the first time when it comes to brake repair or any of
our expert services. When you make an appointment for brake service, they begin by inspecting the following braking components in your car:

Disc Brakes:

Disc brake rotors and pads

Calipers and hardware

Drum Brakes:

Brake drums and shoes

Wheel cylinders

Return springs

Parking Brake:

Cables

Hydraulic System:

Master cylinder

Brake fluid and hoses

Power booster

While brake systems vary by make and model, the basic system consists of disc brakes in the front and disc or drum brakes in the back. Your brakes
link to each wheel and the master cylinder by a series of tubes and hoses that supply them with vital braking fluid (hydraulic fluid).

How Your Car’s Brakes Work -- and What Can Go Wrong

At Edwards Automotive, we believe in educating our customers so they understand what repairs are needed and why. It’s one of the reasons our loyal
customers highly recommend us when their friends and family need reliable brake repair and other car care services!

So we’ll start with a quick overview of how brake systems work. We can summarize all of your braking equipment down into two categories --
Hydraulics and Friction Material:

Brake System Hydraulics

Master Cylinder:

The master cylinder is like a pressure converter. When you press down on the brake pedal, the master cylinder converts this into hydraulic
pressure, and brake fluid moves to the brakes in the wheels.

Brake Lines and Hoses:

Brake lines and hoses deliver pressurized brake fluid to the braking unit(s) at each wheel.

Wheel Cylinders and Calipers:

Wheel Cylinders surrounded by two rubber-sealed pistons connect the piston with the brake shoe. Push the brakes and the pistons stop and the shoe
pushes into the drum. Calipers squeeze brake pads onto the rotor to stop your car. Both components apply pressure to friction materials.

Brake System Friction Materials

Disc Brake Pads and Drum Brake Shoes:

A disc brake uses fluid (released by the master cylinder) to force pressure into a caliper, where it presses against a piston. The piston then
squeezes two brake pads against the rotor, forcing it to stop. Brake shoes consist of a steel shoe with friction material bonded to it.

How It Comes Together

When you first step on the brake pedal, you are triggering the release of brake fluid into the system of tubes and hoses, which travel to the
braking unit at each wheel. You actually push against a plunger in the master cylinder, releasing fluid. Brake fluid can't be compressed, and moves through the network of tubes and hoses in the exact
same motion with the pressure that initiated it.

When it comes to stopping a heavy steel machine at high speed, this consistency is a good thing. The performance of your brakes can be affected
when air gets into the fluid; since air can compress, it creates a "sponginess" in the pedal, which disrupts consistency, and results in bad braking efficiency. "Bleeder screws" (located at each
wheel cylinder) remove unwanted air in your system.

How to Tell If You Need Brake Repairs

A car without functioning brakes is dangerous. Fortunately, you usually have a pretty good bit of advance notice. In many cases, warning signs
will tell you if your car's brakes may need service.

Brake system warning signs include:

Squealing or grindingnoises when using brakes. This could mean your
brakes need to be adjusted or that your brake pads are worn and need replacement.

Your dashboard'sAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
lightturns on. This indicates
that your brake fluid is low. You may have a leak in your brake line. Get it inspected.

While braking, your carpulls to one side. This means that your brakes need adjustment, there is
brake fluid leakage, or your brakes are worn out and need replacement.

Your brakes arehard to press down or feel
"spongy."Usually, this means air
has gotten into your brake lines or you may have low brake fluid.

When applying your brakes, your steering wheel, brake pedal,
or entire vehiclebegins to shake. If this happens, your brake rotors could be warped and need replacement.

Why Choose Edwards Automotive for Your Brake Repairs?

With over 25 years of experience servicing and repairing cars in our area, we can diagnose and repair brake system problems quickly and
accurately!

Our certified technicians continually strive to master every aspect of automotive care, from brakes to clutch repair to radiator repair and so
much more. They take their professionalism to the next level by offering courteous and knowledgeable service to all of our customers. We make sure you understand what needs to be done and what your
options are, so you can make the most informed decision about your brake repairs or other car care needs.

If you notice any of the above brake warning signs, pleasecontactour professional brake repair technicians at Edwards Automotive today to make an appointment! We’ll get your brakes taken care of, as well as any
other car care services you require and get you back on the road -- safely.